JP2010020492A - Cash automatic management device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow transaction in a cash automatic management device even in a period until an operator card is reissued when an operator card cannot be used due to damage or loss of the card. <P>SOLUTION: This cash automatic management device is provided with: a card reading means for reading identification information of an operator card or the like; a personal identification number input means for enabling an operator to input a password or the like; and an identification means for collating the identification information or the like with the password or the like for identification. Identification information of another operator card is read by the card reading means, and transaction processing is permitted when the operator is authenticated by the identification means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an automatic cash management apparatus that is installed in a store such as a retail store or a tenant and performs cash management of change reserves and sales proceeds.

Conventionally, in an automatic cash management apparatus that is installed in a department store or the like using a plurality of registers and manages the supply of change prepared for each register and the management of the storage of sales for each register, By issuing an ID card to each sales holder and verifying the ID card, the change box and the door of the sales deposit safe are opened and closed. There has been a technique for performing the storage of the image without error (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP-A-8-291659

  However, in the above conventional technology, if the card becomes unusable due to loss, damage, data destruction, etc., the card reissue procedure is necessary, and the period until the card is reissued is The management apparatus cannot be used, and cash register processing must be performed manually by the register manager, which has problems such as falsification, human error, and increased man-hours.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the aforementioned problems. An automatic cash management apparatus in which an operator performs transaction processing using one operator card, and a card reading means for reading identification information such as the operator card, and an individual for the operator to input a personal identification number An identification number input means, and a personal authentication means for verifying the identity by comparing the identification information and the personal identification number, etc. are provided, and the identification information of another operator card is read by the card reading means and operated by the personal authentication means. The transaction processing is permitted when the person's identity can be authenticated.

  According to the automatic cash management apparatus of the present invention, when an operator cannot use one operator card due to loss or the like, the identification information of another operator card is read by the card reading means, and the identity of the operator by the identity authentication means. Since transaction processing is permitted when authentication is successful, the cash cash management process by the register manager is not required because the automatic cash management system can be used even during the period until the card is reissued. Therefore, it is possible to prevent tampering, human error, and increase in work man-hours.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the element which is common in drawing.

(Constitution)
FIG. 4 is an external view of the automatic cash management apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram of the automatic cash management apparatus 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the automatic cash management apparatus 1 includes a card reader unit 2 for reading card information, and a key for inputting an operator ID number 105a, an operator PIN number 106a, transaction information, and the like. An input unit 3, a display unit 4 that displays information input from the key input unit 3, and a banknote deposit / withdrawal port that is a deposit / withdrawal port of banknotes or coins such as withdrawal of cashier's change reserves and deposits of sales 51 and a coin deposit / withdrawal port 61, a bill unit 5 and a coin unit 6 for performing bill deposit / withdrawal processing and collection processing, a card reader unit 2 / key input unit 3 / display unit 4 / banknote deposit / withdrawal port 51. Construction of database 7a consisting of various controls / type code 102 / card management number 103 / user register number 104 / user ID number 105 / user password 106 / coin deposit / withdrawal port 61 / bank note 5 / coin part 6 And register / delete And a control unit 7 for performing.

  In FIG. 6, the transaction content corresponding to the kind of card | curd used with the automatic cash management apparatus 1 in Example 1 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the card for operating the automatic cash management apparatus 1 is an operator card 100 that is a regular operation card, and an alternative operator card that is used when the regular operation card cannot be used due to damage or loss. 200.

  Furthermore, the operator card 100 is usually possessed by an administrator, and the management card 100a that handles transaction processing for registering / deleting users, etc., for exchange / catchup / collection / database, etc. The alternative operator card 200 is composed of a general card 200a capable of performing the same transaction as the management card 100a and the same transaction as the cash register card 100b. Personal card 200b.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the information of each card is 72 bytes long, and is represented as device discrimination information 101 (for example, “1010”) indicating that it can be used by the automatic cash management device 1. )), Card type information 102a indicating the card type, and serial number 103a indicating the management number of the 11-digit card, and is written when the card is issued.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the control unit 7, a type code 102, a card management number 103, a user cash register number 104, a user ID number 105, and a user password 106 are stored in a database. In the card 100, the card management number 103 and the user ID number 105 are associated one to one.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the automatic cash management apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below for each step with reference to FIG.

  S1: The operator performs a card pass to the card reader unit 2.

  S2: It is determined whether or not it is a dedicated card for the automatic cash management apparatus 1 from the apparatus identification information 101 of the read card information. If it is a dedicated card, the process proceeds to S3, and if it is not a dedicated card, the process ends.

  S3: The card type information 102a and the serial number 103a of the read card information are compared with the card management number 103 belonging to the card type information 102a to determine whether the card is a registered card. If the serial number 103a exists in the card management number 103 belonging to the card type information 102a, it is regarded as a registered card, and the process proceeds to S4. Otherwise, it is regarded as a new card, and the new card registration shown in FIG. The process proceeds to process (B). When the card type is the cash register card 100b or the personal card 200b, there is no registration authority, and the process proceeds to S4.

  S4: It is determined whether or not the card is the operator card 100 from the card type information 102a of the read card information. In the case of the operator card 100 (management card 100a or cash register card 100b), the process proceeds to S5, and in the case of the alternative operator card 200 (general card 200a or personal card 200b), the process proceeds to S10.

  S5: The operator ID number 105a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator ID number 105a matches the user ID number 105 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S6 as verification OK, and is used even if the operator ID number 105a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the user ID number 105 does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S6: The operator password 106a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator code number 106a matches the user code number 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a, the process proceeds to S7 as verification OK, and the operator code number 106a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S7: This process is executed only for the cash register card 100b. The cashier number 104a is input from the key input unit 3. If the input cash register number 104a matches the user cash register number 104 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S8 as verification OK, and even if the cash register number 104a is re-input a predetermined number of times, the user cash register number 104 is returned. If it does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S10: The operator ID number 105a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator ID number 105a matches the user ID number 105 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S11 as verification OK, and the operator ID number 105a is used even if it is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the user ID number 105 does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S11: The operator code number 106a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator code number 106a matches the user code number 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a, the process proceeds to S12 as verification OK, and the operator code number 106a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S12: Delete the information (card management number 103, user register number 104, user ID number 105, user password 106) of the operator card 100 with the operator ID number 105a corresponding to the card type information 102a from the database 7a. To do. For example, when the general card 200a is used as the alternative operator card 200, the information of the operator's management card 100a is deleted from the database 7a, and when the personal card 200b is used as the alternative operator card 200, The information on the cash register card 100b is deleted from the database 7a.

  S8: A desired transaction is selected from the transaction types displayed on the display unit 4 and input from the key input unit 3.

  S9: The transaction selected in S8 is executed.

  The operation in the case of the new card registration process (B) in S3 will be described in detail for each step with reference to FIG.

  S20: The registration number 104a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The input cash register number 104a is registered as a new cash register number in the user cash register number 104 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S21: The serial number 103 of the read card information is registered as a new serial number in the card management number 103 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S22: The operator ID number 105a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator ID number 105a is registered as a new operator ID number in the user ID number 105 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S23: The operator password number 106a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator password 106a is registered as a new operator password in the user password 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a registered in S22 in the database 7a.

  The operation when the registration / deletion process is selected in S9 will be described in detail below for each step with reference to FIG.

  S30: The cashier number 104a to be additionally registered or deleted is input from the key input unit 3. The input cash register number 104a is additionally registered in the user cash register number 104 corresponding to the card type information 102a or deleted from the user cash register number 104 in the database 7a.

  S31: An operator ID number 105a to be additionally registered or deleted is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator ID number 105 a is additionally registered in the user ID number 105 corresponding to the card type information 102 a or deleted from the user ID number 105 in the database 7 a. When the operator ID number 105 a is deleted, the corresponding operator password 106 a is also deleted from the user password 106 at the same time.

  S32: The operator password 106a to be additionally registered is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator password 106a is additionally registered in the user password 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a additionally registered in S31 in the database 7a.

(Effect of Example 1)
As described above, according to the automatic cash management apparatus of the first embodiment, when the operator cannot use an operator card due to loss or the like, the alternative operator card is read by the card reading means, and the information input means is used. By entering a personal identification number and authenticating the person, it is possible to perform the same operation as the operator card, so the automatic cash management apparatus can be used even during the period until the card is reissued. This eliminates the need for manual cash in / out processing by the register manager, and prevents tampering, human error, and increase in man-hours.

  In addition, when the automatic cash management apparatus is operated other than the operator card of the operator, since the operator card of the operator is invalidated, the card is misused when the operator card is lost or stolen. Can also be prevented.

(Constitution)
The appearance and configuration of the automatic cash management apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment as illustrated in FIGS.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the automatic cash management apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below for each step with reference to FIG.

  Except for the new card registration process (C) in S3, the operations from S1 to S9 are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will be omitted.

  S10: The operator ID number 105a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator ID number 105a matches the user ID number 105 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S11 as verification OK, and the operator ID number 105a is used even if it is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the user ID number 105 does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S11: The operator code number 106a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator code number 106a matches the user code number 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a, the process proceeds to S40 as verification OK, and the operator code number 106a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S40: An witness different from the operator makes a card pass to the card reader unit 2. From the device identification information 101, the card type information 102a, and the serial number 103a of the read card information, when the card is a dedicated card for the automatic cash management apparatus 1 and registered operator card 100, the process proceeds to S41. If not, the process ends.

  S41: The witness ID number 105b is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered witness ID number 105b matches the user ID number 105 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S42 as verification OK, and the witness ID number 105b is used even if it is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the user ID number 105 does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S42: The witness password 106b is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered witness password 106b matches the user password 106 corresponding to the witness ID number 105b, the process proceeds to S12 as verification OK, and the witness password 106b is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S12: Delete the information (card management number 103, usage register number 104, user ID number 105, user password 106) of the operator card 100 of the operator ID number 105a corresponding to the card type information 102a from the database 7a. . For example, when the general card 200a is used as the alternative operator card 200, the information of the operator's management card 100a is deleted from the database 7a, and when the personal card 200b is used as the alternative operator card 200, The information on the cash register card 100b is deleted from the database 7a.

  The operation in the case of the new card registration process (C) in S3 will be described in detail for each step with reference to FIG.

  S50: An witness different from the operator makes a card pass to the card reader unit 2. From the device identification information 101, the card type information 102a, and the serial number 103a of the read card information, when the card is a dedicated card of the automatic cash management apparatus 1 and the registered operator card 100, the process proceeds to S51. If not, the process ends.

  S51: The witness ID number 105b is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered witness ID number 105b matches the user ID number 105 corresponding to the serial number 103a, the process proceeds to S52 as verification OK, and the use is performed even if the witness ID number 105b is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the user ID number 105 does not match, the process ends as verification NG.

  S52: The witness password 106b is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered witness password 106b matches the user password 106 corresponding to the witness ID number 105b, the process proceeds to S20 as verification OK, and the witness password 106b is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S20: The registration number 104a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The input cash register number 104a is registered as a new cash register number in the user cash register number 104 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S21: The serial number 103 of the read card information is registered as a new serial number in the card management number 103 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S22: The operator ID number 105a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator ID number 105a is registered as a new operator ID number in the user ID number 105 corresponding to the card type information 102a in the database 7a.

  S23: The operator password number 106a to be registered is input from the key input unit 3. The entered operator password 106a is registered as a new operator password in the user password 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a registered in S22 in the database 7a.

(Effect of Example 2)
As described above, according to the automatic cash management apparatus of the second embodiment, when a new card is registered and when an alternative operator card is used, in addition to the operator's ID number verification and password verification, another witness is provided. Since human ID number verification and password verification are performed, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, unauthorized registration of cards and unauthorized use of alternative operator cards can be further prevented.

(Constitution)
The external appearance and hardware configuration of the automatic cash management apparatus 1 of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 7. The point that 200 is substituted is different from the point that the codes ("13" and "14") of the alternative operator card 200 are not used for the type code 102 of the database 7a as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 shows examples of card types and corresponding transactions in the third embodiment. The card type information and the corresponding transaction of the management card 100a and the cash register card 100b are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Further, the transaction restriction inherited when the substitute operator card 200 is substituted in the operator card 100 is the same as the transaction restriction of the operator card 100.
For example, when the cashier card 100b is used as a substitute for the alternative operator card 200, the transaction is limited to withdrawal, deposit, and exchange transactions.

(Operation)
With the above configuration, the automatic cash management apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment operates as follows. This operation will be described in detail below for each step with reference to FIG.

  Since S1 to S3 and S5 to S9 are the same as those in the first embodiment, they are omitted.

S 60: A selection screen for displaying whether or not the operator card is used as an alternative operator card is displayed on the display unit 4, and selection is performed from the key input unit 3.
When used as a normal operator card, the process proceeds to S5, and when used as an alternative operator card, the process proceeds to S70.

  S70: The operator ID number 105a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator ID number 105a exists in the user ID number 105 corresponding to the card type information 102a, the process proceeds to S71 as verification OK, and the operator ID number 105a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If it does not exist in the user ID number 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S71: The operator code number 106a is input from the key input unit 3. If the entered operator code number 106a matches the user code number 106 corresponding to the operator ID number 105a, the process proceeds to S72 as verification OK, and the operator code number 106a is re-input a predetermined number of times. If the password does not match the user password 105, the process ends as verification NG.

  S72: The information (card management number 103, usage register number 104, user ID number 105, user password 106) of the operator card 100 corresponding to the card type information 102a is deleted from the database 7a. . For example, in FIG. 13, when the operator with the operator ID number 105a “0002” uses the registration card 100b with the serial number 103a “123456678904” as the alternative operator card 200, the card management belonging to the type code 102 “12” The number 103 “1234566783”, the user register number 104 “1”, the user ID number 105 “0002”, and the user password 106 “9993” are deleted from the database 7a, and the operator ID belonging to the type code 102 “11” The related information of the number 105a “0002” is not deleted.

(Effect of Example 3)
As described above, according to the automatic cash management apparatus 1 of the third embodiment, since the operator card 100 can be used as a substitute for the substitute operator card 200, it is not necessary to prepare the substitute operator card 200 separately. Cost can be increased.

<< Other modifications >>
In the above description of the embodiment, the example in which the key input is used as the information input means has been described. However, the information input unit may be integrated with the display unit to be a touch panel input.

  The card information to be read may be a magnetic card, an IC card, barcode information, or the like.

  As described above, the present invention can be widely used as an automatic cash management apparatus having an alternative processing means when an operation card is damaged or lost.

3 is a flowchart in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart at the time of new card registration in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart at the time of additional registration or deletion of an operator in the first embodiment. 1 is an external view of an automatic cash management apparatus in Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram of the automatic cash management apparatus in Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the kind of card | curd in Example 1, and corresponding | compatible transaction. It is a figure which shows the example of the card format in Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the database in the control part in Example 1. FIG. 10 is a flowchart in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart at the time of the card new registration in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart in the third embodiment. It is a figure which shows the example of the kind of card | curd in Example 3, and a corresponding | compatible transaction. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the database in the control part in Example 3. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cash automatic transaction device 100 Operator card 100a Management card 100b Cash register 101 Device discrimination information 102 Type code 102a Card type information 103 Card management number 103a Serial number 104 User registration number 104a Registration number 105 User ID number 105a Operator ID number 105b witness ID number 106 user password 106a operator password 106b witness password 2 card reader unit 200 alternative operator card 200a general card 200b personal card 3 key input unit
4 Display part 5 Banknote part 51 Banknote deposit / withdrawal slot 6 Coin part 61 Coin deposit / withdrawal slot 7 Control part 7a Database

Claims (4)

An automatic cash management apparatus in which an operator performs transaction processing using one operator card,
Card reading means for reading identification information such as the operator card;
A personal identification number input means for the operator to input a personal identification number;
Identity authentication means for verifying the identity by comparing the identification information and the like with the personal identification number;
An automatic cash management apparatus, wherein identification information of another operator card is read by the card reading means, and the transaction process is permitted when the identity authentication means can authenticate the operator.   The identity authentication means, after authenticating the operator, further verifies the identity by comparing the identification information of an operator card possessed by another operator with a password entered by another operator, etc. Item 2. An automatic cash management apparatus according to item 1.   2. The automatic cash management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the other operator card is an operator card possessed by another operator.   4. The automatic cash management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the operator performs transaction processing using the other operator card, the one operator card is invalidated.

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